🌱 Patch AM: How police tied a Commack bank robbery to countywide holdups

Good day Commack! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How police tied a Commack bank robbery to countywide holdups
• Can Breanna Mender power Commack to another title run?

Also on today's calendar: Gotta Sing '80s at Piccola Bussola Huntington!! and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 68 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 76, low: 55.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 2 Accused Of Commack Chase Robbery, String Of Suffolk Holdups: Police. (patch.com) — Police say two Bohemia residents have been charged in an Aug. 14 robbery at the Chase Bank on Vanderbilt Motor Parkway in Commack, along with several other Suffolk County holdups. One suspect is being held before arraignment, while the other will be arraigned later. No injuries were reported, but residents may notice ongoing court activity tied to the case.
   

• 10 Long Island girls soccer goal scorers to watch for this season (newsday.com) — Commack soccer fans will see standout scorer Breanna Mender leading the Cougars again after last year's state championship run, with her long-range shooting and decision-making key to another deep postseason push. The piece also spotlights other top Long Island girls soccer goal scorers to watch this season. It's a good snapshot of the regional talent Commack will be facing.
   

📸 Around Commack

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Commack

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18
• Gotta Sing '80s at Piccola Bussola Huntington!! →
  Piccola Bussola Ristorante, 970 W Jericho Turnpike, Huntington
  7:30 pm
Saturday September 19
• Our Distinguished Citizen Dinner Honoring Robert "Bobby Hulse" →
  Captain Bills Restaurant & Catering, 122 Ocean Ave, Bay Shore
  6:00 pm
• (mostly) True Things Stories about Best Laid Plans →
  The Performing Arts Studio 224 E. Main St. Port Jefferson, NY 11777,
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Align for Alana Vinyasa Yoga Class →
  Simplicity Yoga Studio, 84 Main St, Kings Park
  1:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Commack Day →
  SYJCC, 74 Hauppauge Rd, Commack
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Monday September 14
• Links 2 Legacy: Connecting High School Students With Holocaust Survivors →
  SYJCC, 74 Hauppauge Rd, Commack
  9:00 am
• Links 2 Legacy Applications Deadline →
  SYJCC, 74 Hauppauge Rd, Commack
  9:00 am
Tuesday September 15
• High Holiday Retreat at the Berkshires →
  Berkshire Hills Eisenberg Camp, 159 Empire Rd, Copake
  9:00 am
• High Holiday Retreat to the Berkshires →
  Berkshire Hills Eisenberg Camp, 159 Empire Rd, Copake
  9:00 am
• Lil' Dunkers: Fall 2026 Basketball Program →
  SYJCC, 74 Hauppauge Rd, Commack
  4:30 pm
• Musical Theater Dance Workshop →
  SYJCC, 74 Hauppauge Rd, Commack
  5:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Take Your Canasta Skills to the Next Level with SUPER Samba →
  SYJCC, 74 Hauppauge Rd, Commack
  6:30 pm
Thursday September 17
• Baby & Me: Move 'n Groove →
  SYJCC, 74 Hauppauge Rd, Commack
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Walmart posted a job opening for Cosmetics Cashier in Commack. Apply here.
• TJX posted a job opening for Full Time Merchandising Supervisor in Commack. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Commack here.

🗞 Nearby News

Smithtown

• Suffolk SPCA to host free vaccination clinic in Smithtown Sept. 13 (tbrnewsmedia.com)
• New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Welcomes Medical Oncologist-Hematologist Dr. Garry Lachhar (amnews.com)
• Trio Stole $30K In Cosmetics From 3 Suffolk CVS Stores: Police (patch.com)

Hauppauge

• Newsday's top 50 Long Island girls cross country runners for 2026 (newsday.com)

Ok Commack! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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